The British government claimed that eating carrots helped its fighter pilots shoot down German planes at night. In truth, the ...

It’s hard to describe classic British dishes without ... or the rationing of World War II, but the English have rarely approached food with the full-bodied passion of the French or the Italians.

During uncertain times, it helps to examine history — in this case, the global food shortages of World War II, which spurred ...

In WW2, food was divided into three groups ... As the war continued, more and more foods were added to the rationing list. The British Geriatric Society said: “On January 8th 1940 butter ...

(Ashwood/Fox Photos/Getty Images) Giles Coren and Sue Perkins try some of the food served up in wartime 'British Restaurants'. Giles Coren and Sue Perkins try some of the food served up in wartime ...